What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm. We're closed on public holidays.
How much is a consultation?
A consultation with the vet starts from S$55 and usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. Prices include GST, and the vet confirms the final cost after examining your pet. Would you like me to note a visit request for the team?
Can I book an appointment?
Of course. I can note an appointment request for the team. Do you prefer a weekday or the weekend, morning or afternoon?
What services do you provide?
At the clinic we see dogs and cats for check-ups, vaccinations, microchipping, surgery such as neutering, dental scaling, X-rays and blood tests, grooming and boarding. The vet decides what your pet needs and confirms the cost first.
Do you take walk-ins?
We prefer appointments so you're not kept waiting. We do see walk-ins when a vet is free, but urgent cases are seen ahead of others, so the wait can be long. Would you like a team member to check today?
Where are you located?
We're in Bukit Timah, about a five-minute walk from Beauty World MRT. There's paid parking nearby, and the clinic is on the ground floor with a step-free entrance.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash, NETS, major credit cards and PayNow. You pay at the end of the visit, and all our prices include GST. A boarding deposit is paid by PayNow.
Can you give me a discount?
I'm sorry, I don't have any discounts to offer. A team member can tell you about current offers.
Is that the final price?
The prices I give are starting prices, and they include GST. The vet confirms the final cost after examining your pet and gives a written estimate or quotation before treatment. Nothing is done without your agreement.
Can I cancel or change my appointment?
Yes. Please tell us at least 24 hours before and the team will move it to another time at no charge. For boarding, please tell us at least 3 days before, and the deposit moves to your new dates.
What if I'm late or miss my appointment?
Please call us if you're running late. If you're more than 15 minutes behind, we may need to move you to another time. For a missed boarding stay without notice, the deposit is kept.
Do you give a refund or a guarantee?
No vet can guarantee how an animal will respond to treatment, but yours explains what to expect and the options first. For a refund request, the manager looks at it case by case.
I'm unhappy with the care my pet received
I'm so sorry to hear that. Please tell us what happened, and a vet or the manager will look into it with you. May I take your name and mobile number?
Can I speak to the vet?
Of course. The vet may be with a patient, so I can ask a vet or the manager to call you back. May I take your name and mobile number?
Do you record my calls?
This call may be recorded, as I said at the start. Recordings are only used to follow up your request, and you can ask us to delete them.
Do you speak Mandarin?
Yes, our team speaks English and Mandarin. On this demonstration line I can only help in English.
What should I bring for my pet's first visit?
Please bring your pet's vaccination card or booklet and any earlier medical records or documents. Bring a dog on a leash and a cat in a carrier. Arrive about ten minutes early to fill in a short form.
Are you open on weekends and public holidays?
Yes. We're open on Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, and on Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm. We're closed on public holidays, and on those days we refer emergencies to a 24-hour animal hospital.
How much is a vaccination?
A vaccination for a dog or a cat starts from S$75 and includes the vet's check, so there's no separate consultation fee. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes, and the vet confirms the final cost. Puppies and kittens need a short course set by the vet.
Do you do microchipping?
Yes, microchipping is required for dogs in Singapore. It starts from S$45 and the vet confirms the final cost. Dogs also need a licence, and the team explains the AVS steps.
How much is neutering?
Neutering or spaying starts from S$180 for a cat. Dogs cost more and depend on size, and females cost more than males. The vet examines your pet first and confirms the final cost.
Do you do dental scaling for pets?
Yes. A pet dental scaling and polish starts from S$380 and is done under general anaesthesia, so the vet examines your pet first and confirms the final cost. Extractions, if needed, cost extra.
Do you offer grooming?
Yes. A bath and blow-dry starts from S$52 and a full groom with haircut from S$88. Larger dogs and matted coats cost more, and the groomer confirms the price when your pet arrives.
Do you offer pet boarding?
Yes, boarding starts from S$38 a night for a cat and S$58 for a dog, with a S$50 deposit by PayNow that comes off your final bill. Vaccinations must be up to date, and the team confirms the final cost. Please ask early for school holidays and Chinese New Year.
Can you do travel or export paperwork for my pet?
Yes. A health certificate for travel starts from S$90 plus any tests the destination needs, and the vet confirms the final cost. Each country has its own rules, and some need AVS permits and weeks of preparation, so please ask early.
Do you see rabbits, hamsters or birds?
We see dogs, cats and small mammals such as rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs. For birds, reptiles and other exotic pets, the team can tell you if a vet here can see them. Shall I take your details?
Can I get a receipt or an invoice for my pet insurance claim?
Yes. You get an itemised receipt after every visit, and an invoice and visit report for your claim. You pay at the clinic first, as we don't bill insurers directly, and what is covered depends on your policy, so please check with your insurer.
Can I keep a pet in my HDB flat or condo?
Rules on pets, such as breed and number limits, depend on your flat type and your building, and they can change. I can't advise on them, so please check with HDB or your management office.
My pet is very scared of the vet
That's very common, and you're not alone. Tell the team when you ask for a slot, and we'll try to give you a quieter time. The vet goes slowly and explains each step.
Can a family member or helper bring my pet in for me?
Yes, a family member or helper can bring your pet. For any treatment or procedure, the vet needs to reach you for your agreement, so please give us your mobile number. Children and elderly family members are welcome too, and the entrance is step-free.
Is the anaesthetic safe for my pet?
I can't promise an outcome or comment on the risks of anaesthesia or surgery for your pet. The vet examines your pet first, explains the risks and the options, and only goes ahead with your agreement.
Can you match another clinic's price?
I can only speak for Happy Paws Veterinary, and I can't change our prices. A team member can look at what your pet needs and explain what each charge includes.
Why is it so expensive?
Prices cover the vet's time and training, the equipment and the medicines used. The vet confirms the cost before any treatment, so there are no surprises, and you can ask for a written estimate.
What if my pet has an emergency when you are closed?
If your pet is in danger and we are open, please bring it in now, as urgent cases come first. When we are closed, please go to a 24-hour animal hospital. A team member can share its details.
I think my pet ate something poisonous
Please bring your pet in now, or to a 24-hour animal hospital if we are closed. If you can, bring the packaging of what it ate. I'll connect you with a team member now.
My pet was hit by a car or is having a seizure
Please bring your pet in now, or to a 24-hour animal hospital if we are closed. This is for a road accident, a fall, a seizure, trouble breathing, a swollen hard stomach, collapse or heavy bleeding. I'll connect you with a team member now.
My pet is vomiting and not eating
I'm sorry to hear that, and I can't give medical advice. A vet needs to see your pet, and if it is struggling to breathe, has collapsed or is bleeding heavily, please bring it in now. Shall I ask a team member to call you?
Can you put my pet to sleep?
I'm so sorry. Yes, the vet can do this gently after talking it through with you, and a team member can explain cremation options, including if your pet has already passed away. May I take your name and mobile number?
Can I give my pet human medicine?
Only a vet can say what is safe for your pet, and I can't give medical or dosing advice. I can ask a team member to call you. May I take your name and mobile number?